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Manir Donaghue is a stunning guitarist who combines technical ability with style and sensitivity. His debut album, Reflections, was released worldwide on 6 April 2009, followed by Selene on 16 July 2012. A guitarist from the relatively late age of 18, Manir's first foray into music was with the early 1980's "pastoral prog" outfit Coltsfoot (being replaced on departure by a very young Steven Wilson of Porcupine Tree fame), recording two EPs that were released to warm and cosy reviews in fanzines up and down progworld. After playing with artists such as the Strictly Banks Tribute Project, Carrie Melbourne (Babylon Zoo / Tricky / Mike Oldfield / Melbourne), and Tony Patterson (ReGenesis / John Hackett band), Manir took a sabbatical of several years but is now well and truly back. Website - MySpace - iTunes

Releases on Rig Records

		Selene is Manir Donaghue's second album and like its predecessor, is a collection of instrumental guitar-based pieces. Selene starts where Reflections ended, and the pieces (especially the 23-minute long title track!) are longer and more intricate. The album is available here or from the artist's website. If you prefer, you can buy it from Amazon or from CD Baby. Or, if you don't like real CDs, you can buy it from iTunes and download it straight to your iPod.
		Reflections is Manir Donaghue's debut album, and is a collection of pieces of music for guitar, keyboard and flute, featuring performances from Tony Patterson, and Mark Rae (Sanctuary Rig). "Creating beautiful sounds in an often ugly and angry world." The album is available here or from the artist's website. If you prefer, you can buy it from Amazon or from CD Baby. Or, if you don't like real CDs, you can buy it from iTunes and download it straight to your iPod.